(VIANEWS) – Blackrock MuniHoldings Quality Fund II (MUE), HireQuest (HQI), Sprott Focus Trust (FUND) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have gathered information about stocks with the highest payout ratio as yet. The payout ratio in itself isn’t a guarantee of good investment but it’s an indicator of whether dividends are being paid and how the company chooses to issue them.
When investigating a potential investment, the dividend payout ratio is a good statistic to know so here are a few stocks with an above 30% percent payout ratio.
1. Blackrock MuniHoldings Quality Fund II (MUE)
110% Payout Ratio
BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund II, Inc. is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. It is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The fund invests in fixed income markets of the United States. It primarily invests in long-term, investment grade municipal obligations exempt from federal income taxes. The fund was formerly known as BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured Fund II, Inc. BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund II, Inc. was formed on February 26, 1999 and is domiciled in United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Blackrock MuniHoldings Quality Fund II has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.36.
PE Ratio
Blackrock MuniHoldings Quality Fund II has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.83. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.83 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 2.62%.
Moving Average
Blackrock MuniHoldings Quality Fund II’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $10.17 and above its 200-day moving average of $9.91.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Blackrock MuniHoldings Quality Fund II’s stock is valued at $10.38 at 20:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $10.67 and way above its 52-week low of $8.53.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 5.4%, now sitting on 16.71M for the twelve trailing months.
2. HireQuest (HQI)
57.14% Payout Ratio
HireQuest, Inc. provides on-demand and temporary staffing solutions in the United States. The company provides temporary staffing services, including skilled and semi-skilled labor and industrial personnel, clerical and administrative personnel, and construction personnel. As of March 25, 2021, the company had a network of approximately 139 franchisee-owned offices in 35 states and the District of Columbia. It serves customers primarily in the construction, industrial/manufacturing, warehousing, hospitality, recycling/waste management, disaster recovery, logistics, auctioneering, landscaping, and retail industries. The company was formerly known as Command Center, Inc. and changed its name to HireQuest, Inc. in September 2019. HireQuest, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Goose Creek, South Carolina.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, HireQuest has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.42.
PE Ratio
HireQuest has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 31.93. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $31.93 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 9.15%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
HireQuest’s stock is valued at $13.41 at 20:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $20.17 and way above its 52-week low of $11.39.
Moving Average
HireQuest’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $12.83 and under its 200-day moving average of $13.43.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 15.4% and 750%, respectively.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 3.4%, now sitting on 36.13M for the twelve trailing months.
3. Sprott Focus Trust (FUND)
53.54% Payout Ratio
Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Sprott Asset Management, LP. The fund is co-managed by Sprott Asset Management USA Inc. It invests in the public equity markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in value stocks of companies across all market capitalizations. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Russell 3000 Index. It was formerly known as Royce Focus Trust, Inc. Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. was formed on March 2, 1988 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Sprott Focus Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.93.
PE Ratio
Sprott Focus Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.22. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.22 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 10.57%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Sprott Focus Trust’s stock is valued at $7.64 at 20:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $8.18 and way above its 52-week low of $6.75.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 29.7%, now sitting on 8.4M for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Sprott Focus Trust’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $7.68 and below its 200-day moving average of $7.69.
4. Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund (STK)
34.07% Payout Ratio
Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. It invests in public equity markets. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the technology sector. It primarily invests in growth stocks of companies. It employs fundamental analysis with focus on factors like companies that have best growth prospects, trade at attractive valuations and deliver solid investment returns over time to create its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P North American Technology Sector Index. The fund was formerly known as Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund, Inc. Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund was formed on November 30, 2009 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $8.53.
PE Ratio
Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 3.67. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $3.67 for every dollar of annual earnings.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 11, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.85 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 7.03%.
Moving Average
Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $32.82 and below its 200-day moving average of $31.53.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund’s stock is valued at $31.29 at 20:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $34.60 and way higher than its 52-week low of $24.95.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund is 22160 which is 32.8% below its average volume of 32977.
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1% Payout Ratio
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Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, 1 has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.
PE Ratio
1 has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 1. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $1 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 1%.
Volatility
1’s last week, last month’s, and last quarter’s current intraday variation average was 1.00%, 1.00%, and 1.00%.
1’s highest amplitude of average volatility was 1.00% (last week), 1.00% (last month), and 1.00% (last quarter).
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 1% and 1%, respectively.
